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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,237.80, 225,615.90 and 80,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,237.80, 225,615.90 and 80,253.80 is: 120,519.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,237.80 : 225,615.90 = 80,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,237.80/225,615.90 = 80,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,237.80x = 225,615.90 × 80,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,237.80x = 18,106,533,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106,533,315.42/150,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,519.16

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